Jeremy Greco's Q&A
Q1: As Supervisor, would you commit to revitalize Sunset Boulevard and ensure the corridor is maintained at a level comparable to Park Presidio Boulevard?
Yes. Sunset Boulevard is one of the westside's great greenways, and it deserves to be maintained at a level comparable to Park Presidio Boulevard — not just in appearance, but in the care and investment the City puts behind it. As Supervisor, I would collaborate with the Mayor's office to ensure both DPW and Rec and Park are working together on the Boulevard's long-term health. Completing the gray-water irrigation system is essential to that — it's the foundation everything else depends on. With reliable irrigation in place, we can prioritize native and drought-tolerant plantings like buckwheat, California poppy, and dune grasses that support pollinators, wildlife, and the broader ecosystem of this corridor. Sunset Boulevard is more than infrastructure — it's a living example of how our community is adapting to climate change, and how we choose to care for the natural world we share. Getting the basics right — irrigation, maintenance, native plantings, and stable funding — is how we honor that.
Q2: Would you strongly advocate with City officials for the completion of the recycled water connection along Sunset Boulevard, ensuring year-round irrigation even during drought conditions?
Yes. Completing the recycled water connection is the single most important infrastructure investment we can make for Sunset Boulevard's future. Without reliable irrigation, vegetation declines, weeds take over, and the City ends up using herbicides on the center median — the opposite of the thriving green corridor we all want. The $5.7 million already committed is meaningful progress, but the job isn't finished. Climate change means we can no longer count on predictable rainfall — drought conditions are part of our new reality, and Sunset Boulevard's ecosystem of trees, shrubs, native plants, pollinators, and wildlife depends on a water source we can rely on year-round. Recycled water is that source. As Supervisor, I would advocate strongly with City officials to see this project through to completion, because protecting what we've already planted — and what we've already invested in — is simply the right thing to do for San Franciscans and future generations.
Q3: Considering San Francisco's budget deficit and the potential for future economic downturns, will you ensure that the budgets and staffing for Sunset Boulevard are maintained or increased to align with inflation and avoid service reductions?
Yes. Sunset Boulevard is more than a median strip — it's a living green corridor that cleans our air, supports pollinators, provides wildlife habitat, and connects our community to something beautiful every single day. That ecosystem only thrives with consistent, professional care where workers are paid. As Supervisor, I would fight to ensure that the greenway maintenance budget keeps pace with inflation and is treated as a baseline commitment, not a line item that disappears when budgets get tight. The City has already committed approximately $5.7 million toward recycled water infrastructure, irrigation repairs, and additional gardeners — that momentum needs to continue, not stall. I would work alongside Friends of Sunset Boulevard to make sure staffing and funding are sustained at a level that honors what this greenway can be — a climate-resilient, native plant habitat that serves San Franciscans and future generations alike. I would also continue to push for Rec and Park to be involved alongside DPW in the care of Sunset Boulevard. Community volunteers are a wonderful part of this story, but they should be partners in stewardship, not a substitute for the City doing its part.
Q4: Considering the recent artificial‑turf controversy at Crocker Amazon, would you oppose installing artificial turf on Sunset Boulevard?
Yes, absolutely — I would oppose installing artificial turf on Sunset Boulevard. Artificial turf has no place in a living green corridor dedicated to native plant habitat, pollinator support, and climate resilience. But there's an even deeper reason specific to this part of San Francisco: the Westside Basin Aquifer. As the city has grown and natural soil and sandy areas have been paved over, our rainwater-to-groundwater ratio has been compromised. This aquifer is critical — it supplies groundwater for residents, wildlife, and the broader ecosystem. Covering Sunset Boulevard's median with artificial turf would only compound that damage, while doing nothing for the birds, bees, and plants that depend on living vegetation. The answer to maintenance challenges is never to replace nature with plastic — it's to fix the irrigation, invest in native plantings, and let Sunset Boulevard do what a healthy greenway does naturally.
Q5: Will you commit to drafting and submitting legislation within 12 months of your election to protect the public land along Sunset Boulevard, ensuring the corridor is preserved for public use in a manner similar to Park Presidio?
No. I do not believe we should rush into new legislation before we’ve done the work to restore and stabilize Sunset Boulevard. Given this is a 6-month term, I would prioritize the foundational work first, but I'm committed to a community process that could inform future legislation. Any future changes to how the space is designated or used should come out of a real community process.